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Help[Opinions] Erin & Megan
Not as baby names... just as names of women/girls you know.
Does the name Erin always make you think of Ireland, or is it mostly just a personal name to you?
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not?
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
- mirfak
Does the name Erin always make you think of Ireland, or is it mostly just a personal name to you?
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not?
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
- mirfak
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Erin doesn't really make me think of Ireland.
Erin and Aaron sound almost the same when I say them out loud (the main difference is in the "in"/"on") but they sound more different in my head.
I usually like the name Erin. It depends on how much they fit it though.
Megan is like egg. Meghan is similar but maybe softer on the "g" sound.
Megan is way better than Meghan.
I know quite a few, from various places in the U.S. and various ages. Mostly in their 20's and 30's I think.
Erin and Aaron sound almost the same when I say them out loud (the main difference is in the "in"/"on") but they sound more different in my head.
I usually like the name Erin. It depends on how much they fit it though.
Megan is like egg. Meghan is similar but maybe softer on the "g" sound.
Megan is way better than Meghan.
I know quite a few, from various places in the U.S. and various ages. Mostly in their 20's and 30's I think.
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Yes, Erin makes me think of Ireland.
I pronounce Erin and Aaron the same. I grew up in Illinois and Colorado, and have lived in New York, Texas and Arizona.
If I met an Erin, I would think the name was just OK.
I say Megan to rhyme with pagan.
I do not say Megan and Meghan the same. Meghan looks, annoyingly, like it should be pronounced MEG-an (the first syllable rhyming with the last in nutmeg).
I like Megan but dislike Meghan.
The only Megan that I've known well enough to stand out in my mind is a girl my son knew when he was about 16. This Megan was about 14. She was very pretty, was from a messed-up family and slept with a lot of boys.
I pronounce Erin and Aaron the same. I grew up in Illinois and Colorado, and have lived in New York, Texas and Arizona.
If I met an Erin, I would think the name was just OK.
I say Megan to rhyme with pagan.
I do not say Megan and Meghan the same. Meghan looks, annoyingly, like it should be pronounced MEG-an (the first syllable rhyming with the last in nutmeg).
I like Megan but dislike Meghan.
The only Megan that I've known well enough to stand out in my mind is a girl my son knew when he was about 16. This Megan was about 14. She was very pretty, was from a messed-up family and slept with a lot of boys.
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Erin and Megan, the "Irish" names of choice for girls my age. Along with their brothers, Pat and Ryan/Bryan. Seriously, all I can think of is how dated these names are. According to facebook I know 10 girls named Megan/Meaghan/Meghan/Meagan currently and 6 named Erin/Eryn.
Erin to me is pronounced differently than Aaron. EH-ren = Erin. AH-ren = Aaron.
Megan I would say like "egg" unless corrected since that is the pronunciation I have run into most often, MAY being the second most, and only one MEE, but she spelled it "Megen".
I live in New England.
Erin to me is pronounced differently than Aaron. EH-ren = Erin. AH-ren = Aaron.
Megan I would say like "egg" unless corrected since that is the pronunciation I have run into most often, MAY being the second most, and only one MEE, but she spelled it "Megen".
I live in New England.
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Does the name Erin always make you think of Ireland, or is it mostly just a personal name to you?
I think of Erin as a personal name, not as a place name but, yes, I do think of Ireland when I hear/see it because I know the name originated from there (I take a personal interest in Ireland and things Irish anyway because I have Irish ancestry on both sides of the family and have been researching it.)
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
The first vowel sound is the same for each name, like "air", however I pronounce the short "i" sound in Erin like the "i" in "pin" and the "o" sound of Aaron more like the "o" in "son" (here at BtN, the sound would be represented by that little upside down "e" symbol, I believe). It's a slight difference, really, when speaking rapidly and I'm not sure if my pronunciation is more due to having been taught to read phonetically or because of the way I've heard the names pronounced. The only famous people I could think of off the top of my head by which to compare are Erin Andrews and Aaron Spelling, so I went to youtube and listened to a few videos for each, comparing how their names were pronounced by the media, including by Erin herself. Sounds like some pronounce the names fairly identically while others pronounce the endings with slight vowel difference, as I described, but you really have to pay attention to notice. (west coast, U.S.)
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
I can't recall ever having met an Erin. My earliest exposure to the name I can recall is a character on "The Waltons". I like the name.
I think of Erin as a personal name, not as a place name but, yes, I do think of Ireland when I hear/see it because I know the name originated from there (I take a personal interest in Ireland and things Irish anyway because I have Irish ancestry on both sides of the family and have been researching it.)
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
The first vowel sound is the same for each name, like "air", however I pronounce the short "i" sound in Erin like the "i" in "pin" and the "o" sound of Aaron more like the "o" in "son" (here at BtN, the sound would be represented by that little upside down "e" symbol, I believe). It's a slight difference, really, when speaking rapidly and I'm not sure if my pronunciation is more due to having been taught to read phonetically or because of the way I've heard the names pronounced. The only famous people I could think of off the top of my head by which to compare are Erin Andrews and Aaron Spelling, so I went to youtube and listened to a few videos for each, comparing how their names were pronounced by the media, including by Erin herself. Sounds like some pronounce the names fairly identically while others pronounce the endings with slight vowel difference, as I described, but you really have to pay attention to notice. (west coast, U.S.)
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
I can't recall ever having met an Erin. My earliest exposure to the name I can recall is a character on "The Waltons". I like the name.
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Does the name Erin always make you think of Ireland, or is it mostly just a personal name to you?
It makes me think of Americans who wish they were Irish! - although I gather it's actually used in Ireland now, and I saw one in a Welsh BA recently.
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?) Different. I'd say A-rən with a short a and E-rin with a short e, like egg. My accent is RP with Welsh bits.
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
I've never met one irl. I like the sound and the look of it, but the cod-Irish thing puts me off a bit.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
As in egg
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not?
Never met a Meghan, so not sure - I'd ask how its owner pronounced it.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
I think Megan is nice enough. It's practically stereotypical on Welsh females, but it's a friendly and un-frilly name. Meghan and other silly spellings make me cranky.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
I couldn't count them. Lots, from old ladies to babies. I'm related to four of them and friends with a couple more. They're all Welsh.
It makes me think of Americans who wish they were Irish! - although I gather it's actually used in Ireland now, and I saw one in a Welsh BA recently.
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?) Different. I'd say A-rən with a short a and E-rin with a short e, like egg. My accent is RP with Welsh bits.
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
I've never met one irl. I like the sound and the look of it, but the cod-Irish thing puts me off a bit.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
As in egg
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not?
Never met a Meghan, so not sure - I'd ask how its owner pronounced it.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
I think Megan is nice enough. It's practically stereotypical on Welsh females, but it's a friendly and un-frilly name. Meghan and other silly spellings make me cranky.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
I couldn't count them. Lots, from old ladies to babies. I'm related to four of them and friends with a couple more. They're all Welsh.
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Does the name Erin always make you think of Ireland?
No, it doesn't.
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different?
They sound the same.
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
Yes. It just sounds whiny to me.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
It sounds like "egg"
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not?
The same.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
I don't like either, but I prefer Megan.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
At least five, all around 20.
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È = e as in "egg"
No, it doesn't make me think of Ireland.
Aaron = È-run, Erin = È-rin. I'm from the Netherlands but I have a plain British-English accent.
I like the name, it sounds quite feminine and elegant.
Sometimes I pronounce it MÈ-gun, other times I pronounce it MAY-gun.
Yes, I do.
I like it - I always have. I prefer Megan.
Never really known one personally.
No, it doesn't make me think of Ireland.
Aaron = È-run, Erin = È-rin. I'm from the Netherlands but I have a plain British-English accent.
I like the name, it sounds quite feminine and elegant.
Sometimes I pronounce it MÈ-gun, other times I pronounce it MAY-gun.
Yes, I do.
I like it - I always have. I prefer Megan.
Never really known one personally.
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Erin does make me think of Ireland a bit. I pronounce it the same way as Aaron. I'm from northern Illinois. ETA: Actually, I pronounce them slightly differently, so slight as to almost not be noticed. Erin is air-in, and Aaron is more air-ahn.
I pronounce Megan with the E as in egg. I say both those spellings the same. Megan looks better than Meghan to me, but I don't really like either of them. I've known quite a few Megans. Most of them are in their late teens or early twenties now. It seems like a fad name from the 90s.
I pronounce Megan with the E as in egg. I say both those spellings the same. Megan looks better than Meghan to me, but I don't really like either of them. I've known quite a few Megans. Most of them are in their late teens or early twenties now. It seems like a fad name from the 90s.
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The name Erin makes me think of Ireland to a small degree.
I pronounce Erin and Aaron differently. The first syllable of Erin is pronounced like the word "air" and the first syllable of Aaron is pronounced with the vowel sound like that in the word "cat." I'm from Northern New Jersey.
I really dislike the name Erin because it's not feminine enough and I just don't like the sound. It doesn't look pretty when written either. It's one of my most disliked names. It's the middle name of one of my nieces because my ex-brother-in-law really liked it, and his sister named her daughter Erin, so I guess that liking runs in the family. I don't get it though.
I say Megan to rhyme with "pagan".
I would pronounce Megan and Meghan the same.
I like Megan to a degree. It's okay. I don't love it. I prefer the spelling Megan to Meghan.
I've never known a Megan or a Meghan, come to think of it. Not one.
I pronounce Erin and Aaron differently. The first syllable of Erin is pronounced like the word "air" and the first syllable of Aaron is pronounced with the vowel sound like that in the word "cat." I'm from Northern New Jersey.
I really dislike the name Erin because it's not feminine enough and I just don't like the sound. It doesn't look pretty when written either. It's one of my most disliked names. It's the middle name of one of my nieces because my ex-brother-in-law really liked it, and his sister named her daughter Erin, so I guess that liking runs in the family. I don't get it though.
I say Megan to rhyme with "pagan".
I would pronounce Megan and Meghan the same.
I like Megan to a degree. It's okay. I don't love it. I prefer the spelling Megan to Meghan.
I've never known a Megan or a Meghan, come to think of it. Not one.
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Does the name Erin always make you think of Ireland, or is it mostly just a personal name to you?
Both. I think of it as a given name that came from a place name.
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
Erin and Aaron sound the same (N. California).
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
I'm neutral on Erin.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
I say MAY-gin, rhymes with pagan.
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not?
Yes, the same.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
I like Megan, but I dislike other spellings. Meghan is faux-Irish and it bugs me.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
I've only known Megans. They are about 32, 30, and 15. All from California.
Both. I think of it as a given name that came from a place name.
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
Erin and Aaron sound the same (N. California).
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
I'm neutral on Erin.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
I say MAY-gin, rhymes with pagan.
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not?
Yes, the same.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
I like Megan, but I dislike other spellings. Meghan is faux-Irish and it bugs me.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
I've only known Megans. They are about 32, 30, and 15. All from California.
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I really do like Erin. I think it's very sweet and it does not remind me of Ireland immediately - if at all.
For me, it doesn't sound like Aaron when I say it or here it. I am in the West Midlands, England.
Last year I met a four year old Erin, and I do like it a lot.
I say Megan with a short, bouncy e - like egg.
I like Megan, but not loads, and not as much as Erin. I like Meghan a lot less, probably going as far as to say I dislike it. I say Meghan with an American accent, kind of with the last syllable stressed rather than the first - it's hard to explain. I've never had to pronounce it IRL.
Off the top of my head I know two Megans - one is 17/18, the other 14/15. But I probably know more if I thought harder, but they would all be in their teens, I'd say.
For me, it doesn't sound like Aaron when I say it or here it. I am in the West Midlands, England.
Last year I met a four year old Erin, and I do like it a lot.
I say Megan with a short, bouncy e - like egg.
I like Megan, but not loads, and not as much as Erin. I like Meghan a lot less, probably going as far as to say I dislike it. I say Meghan with an American accent, kind of with the last syllable stressed rather than the first - it's hard to explain. I've never had to pronounce it IRL.
Off the top of my head I know two Megans - one is 17/18, the other 14/15. But I probably know more if I thought harder, but they would all be in their teens, I'd say.
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Does the name Erin always make you think of Ireland, or is it mostly just a personal name to you?
No, I lived in Ireland for a while and Eireann is Ireland. Erin is a personal name for me.
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
For me, there is a difference when I pronounce it, but that may just be my accent. I've heard it on tc (Criminal Minds, where there's an Erin and an Aaron) and I couldn't keep them apart.
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
I don't really like the name, it's pretty bland an boring to me.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
m-egg-anne.
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not?
I do.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
I prefer Megan, and I really like the name.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
I've only ever met one, and that was in Calgary, Canada.
No, I lived in Ireland for a while and Eireann is Ireland. Erin is a personal name for me.
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
For me, there is a difference when I pronounce it, but that may just be my accent. I've heard it on tc (Criminal Minds, where there's an Erin and an Aaron) and I couldn't keep them apart.
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
I don't really like the name, it's pretty bland an boring to me.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
m-egg-anne.
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not?
I do.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
I prefer Megan, and I really like the name.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
I've only ever met one, and that was in Calgary, Canada.
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Does the name Erin always make you think of Ireland, or is it mostly just a personal name to you? - Yes, I do vaguely think of Ireland as I know it's an Irish name.
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?) - different. I pronounce it the same way as Mireo mentioned in her post. Although just to add, Aaron in the bible is proncounced Air-on but the modern name is usually pronounced Ah-ron (like Adam).
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why? - I've only met one which was about 25 years ago. I was only about 10 and I really liked her name because it was so unusual. Although I never saw it written down and assumed it was spelt Erron. It was several years later I realised she was probably an Erin. I do like the name.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"? - E as in egg. I associate the May-gan and Mee-gan pronunciations with North America and Australia.
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not? - I've assumed they were the same.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less? - I dislike both. It seems like a very harsh-sounding name to me. I prefer Megan to Meghan I think because it's the more authentic.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from? - One Megan who is about 30. I know of two people who named their children Megan (one might be a Meghan and has a sister Erin). It's popular now but has only been popular since the 90s I'd say.
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?) - different. I pronounce it the same way as Mireo mentioned in her post. Although just to add, Aaron in the bible is proncounced Air-on but the modern name is usually pronounced Ah-ron (like Adam).
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why? - I've only met one which was about 25 years ago. I was only about 10 and I really liked her name because it was so unusual. Although I never saw it written down and assumed it was spelt Erron. It was several years later I realised she was probably an Erin. I do like the name.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"? - E as in egg. I associate the May-gan and Mee-gan pronunciations with North America and Australia.
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not? - I've assumed they were the same.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less? - I dislike both. It seems like a very harsh-sounding name to me. I prefer Megan to Meghan I think because it's the more authentic.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from? - One Megan who is about 30. I know of two people who named their children Megan (one might be a Meghan and has a sister Erin). It's popular now but has only been popular since the 90s I'd say.
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Erin depends on the context. In a person context, it's personal; in a nation context, it's the country. Not Northern Ireland, of course.
In my accent, Aaron starts with Air. The stuff we breathe. And Erin starts like Eric. Call me Standard UK English with a few South African features - mostly words rather than sounds.
I mildly like the name, though I've yet to meet an Erin I've liked much.
Megan has an egg in it for sure. The only version I enjoy.
I say them all like Megan-with-an-egg until I'm "corrected".
I value authenticity, I suppose! I liked Megan until it went viral, and then people started messing with the spelling and pronunciation, which put me off it rather. Pity - I liked liking it.
I can only think of two, one in her 60s and one in her 40s.
In my accent, Aaron starts with Air. The stuff we breathe. And Erin starts like Eric. Call me Standard UK English with a few South African features - mostly words rather than sounds.
I mildly like the name, though I've yet to meet an Erin I've liked much.
Megan has an egg in it for sure. The only version I enjoy.
I say them all like Megan-with-an-egg until I'm "corrected".
I value authenticity, I suppose! I liked Megan until it went viral, and then people started messing with the spelling and pronunciation, which put me off it rather. Pity - I liked liking it.
I can only think of two, one in her 60s and one in her 40s.
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-Erin does make me think of Ireland, but not in the same way that meeting someone actually named Ireland would.
-Erin and Aaron do not sound the same in my Northern California accent. I mean, they're similar, but the first vowel sound is definitely distinct.
-I don't like Erin. It's so bland and dated and it bugs me that it's just Irish for Ireland (well, the Anglicized spelling, but still).
-Megan = MAY-gin (hard G, not like gin the drink), rhymes with pagan
-Yes.
-I hate Meghan. It looks really awkward and ugly and makes me want to say meg-HAN. Megan, like Erin, is bland and dated, and it bugs me that it's a nickname (yes, I'm picky).
-I've known two Megans. They'd both be around 20-22 by now. They're both from California.
-Erin and Aaron do not sound the same in my Northern California accent. I mean, they're similar, but the first vowel sound is definitely distinct.
-I don't like Erin. It's so bland and dated and it bugs me that it's just Irish for Ireland (well, the Anglicized spelling, but still).
-Megan = MAY-gin (hard G, not like gin the drink), rhymes with pagan
-Yes.
-I hate Meghan. It looks really awkward and ugly and makes me want to say meg-HAN. Megan, like Erin, is bland and dated, and it bugs me that it's a nickname (yes, I'm picky).
-I've known two Megans. They'd both be around 20-22 by now. They're both from California.
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No, Erin doesn't make me think of Ireland at all.
Erin and Aaron sound exactly the same in my accent (central Canadian).
When I meet Erins I don't like or dislike the name. I have no feelings on it at all.
Megan is said like "meggin"; it does not rhyme with pagan, which has an ever so slightly longer ay sound (like paygan).
I would say Megan and Meghan the same, unless told otherwise, in which it might be "mee-gan", which I have also heard.
I have a lukewarm dislike for Megan and Meghan equally, though I will admit the name has a sort of warmth to it. It reminds me of Rachel - straightforward without being flat or musty, and doesn't summon up an instant image. Could work well on a variety of personality types.
I grew up in a Megan generation so I've known a few, but less than ten; they would mostly be age 30 or a little younger. I had a best friend named Megan when I was 12. I also have a second cousin or something (my mom's cousin's daughter) named Megan. She would be in her early twenties. They were all from my area of the country.
Erin and Aaron sound exactly the same in my accent (central Canadian).
When I meet Erins I don't like or dislike the name. I have no feelings on it at all.
Megan is said like "meggin"; it does not rhyme with pagan, which has an ever so slightly longer ay sound (like paygan).
I would say Megan and Meghan the same, unless told otherwise, in which it might be "mee-gan", which I have also heard.
I have a lukewarm dislike for Megan and Meghan equally, though I will admit the name has a sort of warmth to it. It reminds me of Rachel - straightforward without being flat or musty, and doesn't summon up an instant image. Could work well on a variety of personality types.
I grew up in a Megan generation so I've known a few, but less than ten; they would mostly be age 30 or a little younger. I had a best friend named Megan when I was 12. I also have a second cousin or something (my mom's cousin's daughter) named Megan. She would be in her early twenties. They were all from my area of the country.
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Erin is just a personal name to me.
Erin and Aaron sound the same to me, when I say them aloud;my accent is from the extreme east coast of Canada.
If I'd meet an Erin (don't think I have), I'd like her name;the invocation of Ireland is a plus, and it's a warm, friendly name.
When I say Megan, it rhymes with pagan.
I say Megan and Meghan the same.
I like Megan, and like Meghan a bit less.
I know two Megans/Meghans;one is age about 40, and lives in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
The other has Megan as her middle name, she's 18, and is from Florida.
(maybe "evocation" rather than "invocation".)
Erin and Aaron sound the same to me, when I say them aloud;my accent is from the extreme east coast of Canada.
If I'd meet an Erin (don't think I have), I'd like her name;the invocation of Ireland is a plus, and it's a warm, friendly name.
When I say Megan, it rhymes with pagan.
I say Megan and Meghan the same.
I like Megan, and like Meghan a bit less.
I know two Megans/Meghans;one is age about 40, and lives in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
The other has Megan as her middle name, she's 18, and is from Florida.
(maybe "evocation" rather than "invocation".)
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Does the name Erin always make you think of Ireland, or is it mostly just a personal name to you?
Erin makes me think of Ireland only because my best friend growing up was named Erin (little sister Megan!) and her dad was obsessed with his "Irish heritage"
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
Sounds the same as Aaron. I'm from SC.
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
I'm kind of neutral on Erin. I like it more than other 80s names like Brittany and Tiffany, but less than other 80s names like Megan and Caitlin.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
E as in egg.
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not?
Same - to me, Meghan is just an elaboration of Megan.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
I like Megan. I like it leagues more than Meghan or my least favorite, Meaghan.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
I know too many to count. Tons and tons, mostly from SC, but recently I've met one from Boston and one from rural Indiana.
ETA: as a kid I thought M-EGG-en and MAY-gen were two totally different names. I only heard MAY-gen on TV cause no one I knew pronounced it that way. IT seems more northern? But anyway, there was a MAY-gen on My Little Pony and I imagined her name as "Magen." I really wanted this name for a little while as a kid, before my "I want to be named Michelle" full house phase.
Erin makes me think of Ireland only because my best friend growing up was named Erin (little sister Megan!) and her dad was obsessed with his "Irish heritage"
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
Sounds the same as Aaron. I'm from SC.
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
I'm kind of neutral on Erin. I like it more than other 80s names like Brittany and Tiffany, but less than other 80s names like Megan and Caitlin.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
E as in egg.
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not?
Same - to me, Meghan is just an elaboration of Megan.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
I like Megan. I like it leagues more than Meghan or my least favorite, Meaghan.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
I know too many to count. Tons and tons, mostly from SC, but recently I've met one from Boston and one from rural Indiana.
ETA: as a kid I thought M-EGG-en and MAY-gen were two totally different names. I only heard MAY-gen on TV cause no one I knew pronounced it that way. IT seems more northern? But anyway, there was a MAY-gen on My Little Pony and I imagined her name as "Magen." I really wanted this name for a little while as a kid, before my "I want to be named Michelle" full house phase.
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Does the name Erin always make you think of Ireland, or is it mostly just a personal name to you?
Not really, it actually makes me think of the word 'urine'!
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
No, they sound completely different to me. Erin is 'EH-rin' with the e as in egg, and Aaron is 'AH-ron' with the a like Adam, if that makes sense. I'm from the south west of England.
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
I've never actually met an Erin. It's more popular on younger girls here, and I don't really know many kids.
I do dislike it, because of the urine thing! It also has quite a dated feel to me, even though it's not dated here. I guess its because I know it was popular in the US in the 80s.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
With the E as in egg.
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not? I say them the same
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
I dislike both, but Megan is better than Meghan.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
I know two. One is my cousin who has just turned 19. She's from Northern Ireland. The second is a girl I went to school with who is about 23, she's English.
Not really, it actually makes me think of the word 'urine'!
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
No, they sound completely different to me. Erin is 'EH-rin' with the e as in egg, and Aaron is 'AH-ron' with the a like Adam, if that makes sense. I'm from the south west of England.
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
I've never actually met an Erin. It's more popular on younger girls here, and I don't really know many kids.
I do dislike it, because of the urine thing! It also has quite a dated feel to me, even though it's not dated here. I guess its because I know it was popular in the US in the 80s.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
With the E as in egg.
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not? I say them the same
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
I dislike both, but Megan is better than Meghan.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
I know two. One is my cousin who has just turned 19. She's from Northern Ireland. The second is a girl I went to school with who is about 23, she's English.
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Does the name Erin always make you think of Ireland, or is it mostly just a personal name to you? It's just a personal name to me, I knew a lot of them before I knew the meaning of the name and so the meaning never became overwhelming to me.
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?) I say Erin as EH-rin and Aaron as EH-run (not sure if I captured the first sound correctly), and the difference is subtle, but it is very much there. My accent is a combination of the southern tier of NY and of NC
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why? I like the name. Sometimes I don't think it suits people very well, but I've always known Erins who were nice people and who I got along with, so it has a very positive happy vibe to me. I don't have synaesthesia, but Erin is a very yellow happy name to me.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"? I say it like egg, though I know people named Maegan pronounced like Pagan whose names I thought were Megan with a different accent
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not? The same.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less? I like the sound of Megan, but I have terrible associations with it that I am unable to overcome. I don't like Meghan as much, it's cluttered seeming, even though the pronunciation is more clear.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from? I've known to many to count off the top of my head. I would say probably upwards of twenty during school. I have an Aunt nicknamed Megan by her mother (her name is Margaret) who is 50. Otherwise, I know of a lot between the ages of 20-26 and the youngest I know is 8. All from the Eastern US. But really that just says more about my sphere of aquaintances than the name.
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?) I say Erin as EH-rin and Aaron as EH-run (not sure if I captured the first sound correctly), and the difference is subtle, but it is very much there. My accent is a combination of the southern tier of NY and of NC
When you meet an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why? I like the name. Sometimes I don't think it suits people very well, but I've always known Erins who were nice people and who I got along with, so it has a very positive happy vibe to me. I don't have synaesthesia, but Erin is a very yellow happy name to me.
How do you say MEGAN - with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"? I say it like egg, though I know people named Maegan pronounced like Pagan whose names I thought were Megan with a different accent
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not? The same.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less? I like the sound of Megan, but I have terrible associations with it that I am unable to overcome. I don't like Meghan as much, it's cluttered seeming, even though the pronunciation is more clear.
How many Megans / Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from? I've known to many to count off the top of my head. I would say probably upwards of twenty during school. I have an Aunt nicknamed Megan by her mother (her name is Margaret) who is 50. Otherwise, I know of a lot between the ages of 20-26 and the youngest I know is 8. All from the Eastern US. But really that just says more about my sphere of aquaintances than the name.
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Erin:
- It's just a name to me.
- I pronounce Erin and Aaron identically. I'm from Texas, but I've also lived in New York and Florida, and I've never heard them pronounced otherwise unless it was by someone who was from another country and/or not a native English speaker.
- I don't like Erin because I find it too dated and blah. Aaron is one of my favorite boy names, so I'm sure that contributes to my lack of enthusiasm.
Megan:
- With an e as in egg or bet. Most people here in Texas say MAY-gin (or MAYG-in), though. I think that's why I go a little nuts with the spelling, something I'm usually so critical of. I prefer both Meghan and Meggan/Meggin over Megan. I feel like they emphasize the sound I would want.
- I like Meghan a lot. Megan, a little bit less.
- I've known a ton of Megans, all spellings, from all over the US. The youngest, a Maygan, will be in kindergarten next fall. The eldest would have to be over 45 by now.
- It's just a name to me.
- I pronounce Erin and Aaron identically. I'm from Texas, but I've also lived in New York and Florida, and I've never heard them pronounced otherwise unless it was by someone who was from another country and/or not a native English speaker.
- I don't like Erin because I find it too dated and blah. Aaron is one of my favorite boy names, so I'm sure that contributes to my lack of enthusiasm.
Megan:
- With an e as in egg or bet. Most people here in Texas say MAY-gin (or MAYG-in), though. I think that's why I go a little nuts with the spelling, something I'm usually so critical of. I prefer both Meghan and Meggan/Meggin over Megan. I feel like they emphasize the sound I would want.
- I like Meghan a lot. Megan, a little bit less.
- I've known a ton of Megans, all spellings, from all over the US. The youngest, a Maygan, will be in kindergarten next fall. The eldest would have to be over 45 by now.
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Huh. I'm an American native English speaker, and I pronounce Erin and Aaron differently. I'm pretty sure that everyone I grew up with would, also.
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Oh, I know there are plenty of Americans who do, I just haven't met any except on the Internet.
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I really like the name Erin. It doesn't make me think of Ireland, I was pretty old before I even heard "Erin Go Bragh" on St. Patrick's day. It sounds exactly like Aaron to me.
I really hate the name Megan, which I pronounced like Meg-in. I pronounce Megan and Meghan exactly the same. I've known several Megans, from my own age to maybe young teenager.
I really hate the name Megan, which I pronounced like Meg-in. I pronounce Megan and Meghan exactly the same. I've known several Megans, from my own age to maybe young teenager.
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I never met a single Erin until college. I loved the name! But then freshman year there were 7 in my class. 7!! I quickly got tired of the name. I don't immediately think about Ireland, but it isn't completely gone from my mind.
They sound similar but not exactly identical. I have a weird accent because I've moved so much. It's mostly still a NY accent, I think. Erin is like ehrin where Aaron is like aiiiiiiiiron. lol.
Again, I used to like the name, but after hearing it from every corner for four years, I've grown cold to it.
For Megan, it depends on the girl. I've known Megan's who pronounce it mee-gan and meg-gen and all sorts. Without prodding from the owner of the name, I naturally pronounce it meg-in with that g kind of lingering onto the i.
I do very much hate the name Megan. I'm an 80's kid so I've known so many Megans, Brittanys, and Ashleys that they all sound like hollow bimbo names given by soulless whorefaces.
So, so, so, soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many. Most of them were born in the 80s, like me, but unfortunately it seemed to linger into the 90s as well. They were from wherever I was, so Eastern USA. Basically the entire east coast of America. No matter where I was or what I was doing, there would inevitably be a Megan. And she would be horrible. (just kidding, I did like one Megan I met. Now she's a Broadway chick who goes by the much-more-chic "Meg")
They sound similar but not exactly identical. I have a weird accent because I've moved so much. It's mostly still a NY accent, I think. Erin is like ehrin where Aaron is like aiiiiiiiiron. lol.
Again, I used to like the name, but after hearing it from every corner for four years, I've grown cold to it.
For Megan, it depends on the girl. I've known Megan's who pronounce it mee-gan and meg-gen and all sorts. Without prodding from the owner of the name, I naturally pronounce it meg-in with that g kind of lingering onto the i.
I do very much hate the name Megan. I'm an 80's kid so I've known so many Megans, Brittanys, and Ashleys that they all sound like hollow bimbo names given by soulless whorefaces.
So, so, so, soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many. Most of them were born in the 80s, like me, but unfortunately it seemed to linger into the 90s as well. They were from wherever I was, so Eastern USA. Basically the entire east coast of America. No matter where I was or what I was doing, there would inevitably be a Megan. And she would be horrible. (just kidding, I did like one Megan I met. Now she's a Broadway chick who goes by the much-more-chic "Meg")
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My middle name is Erin. I pronounce it like ear-in, whereas I pronounce Aaron like a-rin. My brothers middle name is Aaron, so it's important to me to pronounce them differently! I'm from New Zealand.
It does make me think of Ireland, but I think that's mainly be wise that's the reason Dad wanted me to have that name. I think it's a nice meaning, anyway.
I've never loved the sound of my name, and the fact it's so short bothers me. I don't really like it as a first name. But I think it's quite inoffensive, overall.
I pronounce Megan as mee-gan, and I'd probably say Meghan the same unless I was told otherwise. I far prefer the spelling Megan, the extra h just looks superfluous to me. I think it's a pretty name, and I like the nickname Meg. I would consider using it to honour my mother, Margaret.
I only know one Megan personally, who is around 30.
It does make me think of Ireland, but I think that's mainly be wise that's the reason Dad wanted me to have that name. I think it's a nice meaning, anyway.
I've never loved the sound of my name, and the fact it's so short bothers me. I don't really like it as a first name. But I think it's quite inoffensive, overall.
I pronounce Megan as mee-gan, and I'd probably say Meghan the same unless I was told otherwise. I far prefer the spelling Megan, the extra h just looks superfluous to me. I think it's a pretty name, and I like the nickname Meg. I would consider using it to honour my mother, Margaret.
I only know one Megan personally, who is around 30.
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I don't really associate Erin with Ireland at all. It doesn't make me think of it. It sounds exactly the same as Aaron in my accent (MI). I've always liked the name Erin, and still do. I've gone back and forth on whether I'd consider using it. Currently I think I would, although it's not at the top of the list. I think it's a really energetic name.
I think I pronounce Megan with the E as in egg, but when I'm saying it outloud it sounds more like MAY-gan. Plus Nick tells me when I say Meg it sounds more like Mayg, which is probably why people often think I'm saying May. Megan and Meghan are the same. I love Megan, obviously. Meg gets called that sometimes, even though it's not her name. Meghan I don't really like, the h seems unnecessary. I've known tons of Megan of a variety of ages--although the oldest probably no older than 40, currently. The youngest I know is 3.
I think I pronounce Megan with the E as in egg, but when I'm saying it outloud it sounds more like MAY-gan. Plus Nick tells me when I say Meg it sounds more like Mayg, which is probably why people often think I'm saying May. Megan and Meghan are the same. I love Megan, obviously. Meg gets called that sometimes, even though it's not her name. Meghan I don't really like, the h seems unnecessary. I've known tons of Megan of a variety of ages--although the oldest probably no older than 40, currently. The youngest I know is 3.
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Does the name Erin always make you think of Ireland, or is it mostly just a personal name to you?
-The name NEVER makes me think of Ireland. I think of a girl who was born sometime in the 80's, but I don't think of the country, at all.
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
-I pronounce them the same. I'm from Northern California.
When you mett an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
-I like her name, a lot. It's not the prettiest name ever and it isn't super feminine, but it's still attractive. Like a sleek, bob haircut, or something.
How do you say MEGAN- with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
-E as in "egg", but I don't see the difference between this pronunciation and the one rhyming with "pagan". They sound the same to me.
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not?
-Yes.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
-I like Megan fine, but I don't like Meghan. The 'H' is unnecessary, IMO.
How many Megans/Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
-I've known a fair number, and they've all been around my age (late 20's-early 30's). Most of them came from CA.
-The name NEVER makes me think of Ireland. I think of a girl who was born sometime in the 80's, but I don't think of the country, at all.
Does it sound very much the same as Aaron when you say it out loud, or different? (Where's your accent from?)
-I pronounce them the same. I'm from Northern California.
When you mett an Erin, do you like or dislike her name and why?
-I like her name, a lot. It's not the prettiest name ever and it isn't super feminine, but it's still attractive. Like a sleek, bob haircut, or something.
How do you say MEGAN- with the E as in egg? as in eel? or does the name rhyme with "pagan"?
-E as in "egg", but I don't see the difference between this pronunciation and the one rhyming with "pagan". They sound the same to me.
Do you say Megan and Meghan the same, or not?
-Yes.
Do you like or dislike Megan, and do you like Meghan more, or less?
-I like Megan fine, but I don't like Meghan. The 'H' is unnecessary, IMO.
How many Megans/Meghans have you known, how old are they, and where are they from?
-I've known a fair number, and they've all been around my age (late 20's-early 30's). Most of them came from CA.
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Ha, you say eggs like aigs. You pronounce eggs with a long A sound instead of a short E sound. Sometimes, I pronounce eggs like aigs and legs like laigs but not always. XD
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ahhh, so you say egg as "ayg"?
I say egg and Megan with the e sound in "fresh"
I say egg and Megan with the e sound in "fresh"
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I live in Northern California too, and most people I know pronounce egg like "ayg".
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No, but Megan rhymes with "pagan" in my accent.
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So you say the first syllable of "pagan" as "peg"?
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No, it's pay-gun, but I still see no difference between mEGGan and MAY-gun. Same sound to me.
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Erin- personal name, since I didn't know it as a name for Ireland until years after I knew an Erin, sounds the same as Aaron, NE Wisconsin, no strong feelings for or against.
Megan- e as in egg, Meghan is the same, just trying to stand out more without being overboard, no strong feelings for or against. I don't know many, and the only ones I can think of off the top of my head are a freshman in high school and my elementary music teacher's daughter, who's in her twenties, also from NE Wisconsin.
Megan- e as in egg, Meghan is the same, just trying to stand out more without being overboard, no strong feelings for or against. I don't know many, and the only ones I can think of off the top of my head are a freshman in high school and my elementary music teacher's daughter, who's in her twenties, also from NE Wisconsin.
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I see Erin as a personal name, though I'm named Erin (and I've met other Erins), so I might be biased there! I do see it as a nice romantic name for Ireland too, though.
And I think it is a good name - the only problem I've had with it is people thinking I'm a boy (Aaron and Erin are pronounced pretty much the same here, I'm in the midwestern United States), but I guess it's not too bad. Plus, it'd make a good transition just in case a person is transgendered, too. (Not that I am, but I have a friend that is, and name-wise it was easy for him - Alexandria to Alexander)
As for Megan, I guess I say it like pagan? Not that that is a turn-off whatsoever; I really like paganism.
As a name, I like Megan - I have some friends who are pretty cool people named Megan, so that might play a role in it. As for spelling, Megan and /just/ Megan. All of the other spellings are just trendy, unneeded, and Megan is a Welsh name, not a pseudo-Irish one. (And for whatever it counts, I have Welsh and Irish ancestry)
And I think it is a good name - the only problem I've had with it is people thinking I'm a boy (Aaron and Erin are pronounced pretty much the same here, I'm in the midwestern United States), but I guess it's not too bad. Plus, it'd make a good transition just in case a person is transgendered, too. (Not that I am, but I have a friend that is, and name-wise it was easy for him - Alexandria to Alexander)
As for Megan, I guess I say it like pagan? Not that that is a turn-off whatsoever; I really like paganism.
As a name, I like Megan - I have some friends who are pretty cool people named Megan, so that might play a role in it. As for spelling, Megan and /just/ Megan. All of the other spellings are just trendy, unneeded, and Megan is a Welsh name, not a pseudo-Irish one. (And for whatever it counts, I have Welsh and Irish ancestry)
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